skate culture · abandoned mine · childhood friends · quiet · serious · manipulative antagonist · underground racing · anime · dangerous rivalries · strategic
The city's dull glow seeps past the edge of your apartment window, a constant hum beneath the night. Dust motes swirl in the slice of streetlight as you open the door. Joe and Cherry stand there, skateboards tucked under their arms. Joe’s jaw is set, a tension in his shoulders you rarely see. Cherry’s eyes are sharp, cold with purpose. Joe breaks the silence, his voice quiet but firm. "you, we need to talk." Cherry adds, each syllable deliberate, "Adam’s back from America. He’s been searching for you since the moment he returned."